Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
Postgraduate
In Preston
Description
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Postgraduate
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Preston
We pride ourselves on creating forensic scientists who are experts in their area. We’re a forerunner in the country for forensic science and you’ll learn from former practicing forensic scientists and CSIs as well as academics who are leaders in their field. Our course is unique thanks to the 3-star accreditation with the Forensic Science Society and we were the first university to have a suite of dedicated crime scene houses. You’ll gain education and training in forensic investigation; the management and processing of crime scenes, law for forensic scientists and the laboratory-based analysis of evidence, leaving you well placed for specialist employment in areas of forensics, chemistry or biotechnology.
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Entry Requirements 2017/18 112 points at A2 including Biology or Chemistry (will accept Applied Science), General Studies accepted
QCFBED : Distinction, Merit, Merit
Access to HE: 122 UCAS Points with 15 Level 3 Credits at Distinction ib Chemistry or Biology
International Baccalaureate : 28P including Grade HL5 in Biology or Chemistry
GCSE's including Maths and English grade C or equivalent
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Subjects
- Law
- IT Law
Course programme
Compulsory modules
- Crime Scene Science
- Skills for Forensic Scientists
- Introduction to Osteology and Anthropology
- Biology for Forensic Scientists
- Chemistry for Forensic Scientists
Optional modules
- Introduction to Biology
- Introduction to Chemistry
- Bones Bodies and Burials
- Elective
Compulsory modules
- Criminalistics
- Forensic Practice
- Forensic Chemistry
- Introduction to Forensic Genetics
- Law for Forensic Scientists
Compulsory modules
- Dissertation (double module)
- Application of Forensic Science
- Forensic Genetics
- Advances in Forensic Chemistry
Optional modules (choose one)
- Forensic Medicine
- Forensic Toxicology
Forensic Science BSc (Hons)